Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er cru Forêts 2023

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "The bouquet reels off notes of yellow raspberries, pineberries, green pineapple and rising bread dough. Every bit the powerhouse (relative to Chablis) that you expect a Forêts to be, the palate is serious with layered fruit intensity sprinkled with wet stone savoriness. This is one of Virginie's favorites. (Jan 2025)"

94 points/'Le Coup de Coeur,' La Revue du Vin de France: "More sunny, Forêts offers a generous profile, with dominant fruit and a voluminous yet vibrant texture. (2026)"

92-94 points Kirstaps Karklins (Wine Advocate): "Vinified in a combination of used oak (30%) and stainless steel, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is one of the highlights from Moreau-Naudet’s portfolio this year, beautifully exemplifying the classical Chablisien character. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of beeswax, orange zest and pear, mingling with oyster shell, it’s medium to full-bodied, layered and tense, with vibrant acidity and excellent cut. It concludes with a pure, chalky finish. Virginie Moreau admits that in recent years she has given a slight preference to Forêts over the expressiveness of Vaillons. Readers will be able to make their own conclusions, as both wines come warmly recommended. (3/6/25)"